Nanoindentation Testing
This hardness testing technique allows for the analysis of samples which are otherwise too small for conventional physical testing techniques.
About Nanoindentation Testing
Nanoindentation is a hardness testing technique for measuring the physical properties of samples such as film layers which are often too small for conventional physical testing techniques.
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Approaches
Samples to be tested by nanoindentation have to be rigidly mounted and also have a relatively flat testing surface.Nanoindentation samples are frequently prepared using the same techniques as samples prepared for electron microscopy, which require mounting them in a rigid matrix such as epoxy and then polishing the testing surface flat. -
Sample Considerations
- Samples with a homogenous microstructure are ideal as they yield consistent data.
- Samples can be as small as several microns in the shortest axis.
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Experience
We have extensive experience with nanoindentation testing. Some of the products and materials we have tested include:
- Small mechanical parts
- Filaments
- Bullet fragments
- Polymers
- Metals
- Ceramics